The Miami Dolphins signed Louisville Kings linebacker Jaheim Thomas on Monday.
Jaheim Thomas is six foot two and weighs 223 pounds. The 24-year-old from Cincinnati, Ohio, was drafted by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Draft. In 2026, he made 64 tackles (42 solos, 22 assists), one tackle for loss, half a sack, and two pass breakups in 10 games.
In the UFL playoffs, Thomas made 15 tackles (10 solos, 5 assists) and three pass breakups, helping the Kings win the UFL United Bowl championship over the D.C. Defenders. In the championship game, he made six tackles (4 solos, 2 assists). Thomas attended rookie minicamp with the Carolina Panthers in 2025.
Collegiately, Thomas spent three seasons at the University of Cincinnati (2020-22) with 95 tackles (34 solos, 61 assists), seven tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 29 games for the Bearcats. Next, he transferred to the University of Arkansas in 2023 with 90 tackles (38 solos, 52 assists), 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and two pass breakups in 12 games for the Razorbacks.
Then, he transferred to the University of Wisconsin in 2024 with 53 tackles (25 solos, 28 assists), two tackles for loss, and one sack in 11 games for the Badgers.
